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Old May 27, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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just had a new 1 and its leaking? help!
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Old May 27, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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what side it leaking from the sump
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Old May 27, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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what car is it fella?
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Old May 28, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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its a s2 rs rurbo and i'm getting under it today see what side its coming out from let u no
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Old May 29, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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i bought a brand new sump as mine leaked......it still leaked!
if it not majour id leave it! helps prevent rust! lol
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Old May 29, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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how much you pay for a new sump?
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Old May 29, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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you 100% sure u got the sumpgasket located correctly??they can be a bastard!!best way is to use sealant and seal the gasket to the block then fit sump
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Old May 30, 2008 | 07:31 AM
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I have fitted sumps WITHOUT gaskets before now, with LOCTITE 5900/5910 FLANGE SEALANT, not a drop leaks ever.
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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Best bet is NOT to use a genuine Ford gasket.
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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how do u get that pic in you message box?
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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£30-40 i think was a long time ago been 2 years since i ran cvh im afriad mate
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